Energy saving lamps are sources of artificial light that employ advanced technology to reduce the amount of electricity used to generate light, relative to traditional filament-burning light bulbs.
Examples of energy saving lamps include:
Fluorescent lamps
A fluorescent lamp, or fluorescent tube, is a low-pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. An electric current in the gas excites mercury vapor, which produces short-wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp to glow. A fluorescent lamp converts electrical energy into useful light much more efficiently than an incandescent lamp. The typical luminous efficacy of fluorescent lighting systems is 50–100 lumens per watt, several times the efficacy of incandescent bulbs with comparable light output. For comparison, the luminous efficacy of an incandescent bulb may only be 16 lumens per watt.
Fluorescent lamp fixtures are more costly than incandescent lamps because, among other things, they require a ballast to regulate current through the lamp, but the initial cost is offset by a much lower running cost. Compact fluorescent lamps are now available in the same popular sizes as incandescents and are used as an energy-saving alternative in homes.
Because they contain mercury, many fluorescent lamps are classified as hazardous waste. The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends that fluorescent lamps be segregated from general waste for recycling or safe disposal, and some jurisdictions require recycling of them.
a Light-emitting diode bulb
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source that emits light when current flows through it. Electrons in the semiconductor recombine with electron holes, releasing energy in the form of photons (Energy packets). The color of the light (corresponding to the energy of the photons) is determined by the energy required for electrons to cross the band gap of the semiconductor. White light is obtained by using multiple semiconductors or a layer of light-emitting phosphor on the semiconductor device.
a Light-emitting Electrochemical Cell
A light-emitting electrochemical cell (LEC or LEEC) is a solid-state device that generates light from an electric current (electroluminescence). LECs are usually composed of two metal electrodes connected by (e.g. sandwiching) an organic semiconductor containing mobile ions. Aside from the mobile ions, their structure is very similar to that of an organic light-emitting diode (OLED).
There are two distinct types of LECs, those based on inorganic transition metal complexes (iTMC) or light emitting polymers. iTMC devices are often more efficient than their LEP based counterparts due to the emission mechanism being phosphorescent rather than fluorescent.
Magnetic induction lamps
Aside from the method of coupling energy into the mercury vapor, these lamps are very similar to conventional fluorescent lamps. Mercury vapor in the discharge vessel is electrically excited to produce short-wave ultraviolet light, which then excites internal phosphors to produce visible light. While still relatively unknown to the public, these lamps have been available since 1990. Unlike an incandescent lamp or conventional fluorescent lamps, there is no electrical connection going inside the glass bulb; the energy is transferred through the glass envelope solely by electromagnetic induction. There are two main types of magnetic induction lamps: external core lamps and internal core lamps. The first commercially available and still widely used form of induction lamp is the internal core type. The external core type, which was commercialized later, has a wider range of applications and is available in round, rectangular and “olive” shaped form factors.
Energy-efficient lighting is favourable amongst many properties for a number of good reasons. Not only does it help reduce electricity bills, but lowers carbon dioxide emissions too, all without reducing the quality of light in our homes.
In fact, for every traditional halogen bulb you switch to with a similarly LED bulb, you can save 5kg of CO2 emissions and £3 in electricity bills.
So, assuming you have the average number of 67 lights across your home, that would result in a saving of 335kg in CO2 emissions and £201 in electricity bills per year.
The beginning of light bulbs
Traditional, or incandescent light bulbs were invented over 100 years ago in 1879. These were extremely inefficient, with only 5% of the electricity being converted into visible light. Although a fantastic invention, we soon began to realize incandescent bulbs were just not sustainable enough – we needed more efficiency.
Halogen light bulbs
The next big launch into the lighting market was the halogen bulb. These were developed by Elmer Fridrich and Emmet Wiley in 1955 and used the same filament technology as traditional bulbs but run at higher temperature, making them slightly more efficient. However, this wasn’t enough, and inventors continued to work on their ideas in order to bring energy efficient lighting to the market.
In 2009, the EU and other European countries began a phase-out of inefficient light bulbs. Both the production and importation of directional mains-voltage halogen bulbs were banned on 1 September 2016, with non-directional halogen bulbs following a ban just two years after.
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
Before the phase out of halogen bulbs though, compact fluorescent lamps were brought to market. by Edward E. Hammer in 1976. These were the first energy efficient bulbs on the market, using around 70-80% less electricity than equivalent traditional light bulbs.
CFLs typically last for around 8,000 hours of use, which is approximately 50 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and 20-25 times longer than halogen.
LED lighting
Due to a massive difference in energy consumption, LEDs have become the most popular, and simply the go-to choice in almost every lighting scenario.
Surprisingly, LEDs were first invented in 1927, but have been developing ever since. 2002 saw the first real adoption of LEDs for residential use as they become commercially available for approximately £80-£100 per luminaire. They then started to become popular in schools, offices and hospitals in 2008, with LEDs now being the main source of lighting everywhere you go.
But what puts LEDs so far above the rest?
Aside from the exceptional colour options, instant brightness and long lifespan, LEDs are known as the optimal choice for energy efficiency.
Due to their high lumen output per watt, LEDs are capable of turning roughly 70% of their energy into light. This makes them much more efficient that traditional bulbs, which waste the majority of their energy through heat.
To put things into perspective, it only takes a 6-watt LED to produce the same amount of light than a 40-watt incandescent does. With a lower temperature too, LEDs are also safer to operate.
An overview of the history of lamps:
1801 – Humphy Davy invented the first electric light, although not for practical use.
1840 – Warren de la Rue, British scientist, experimented with a vacuum tube and electric current to create light; however, it was too costly for commercial use.
1850 – Joseph Wilson Swan, English physicist created a “light bulb” with carbonized paper filaments and an evacuated glass tube, but again, it wasn’t adequate for commercial use.
1874 – Henry Woodward and Mathew Evans patented lamps using carbon rods held between electrodes in glass cylinders filled with nitrogen, which they were unsuccessful in marketing. They sold their patent to Thomas Alva Edison in 1879.
1878 – Thomas Alva Edison began researching how to develop an incandescent lamp and filed his first patent in 1878.
1880 – Edison Electric Company began marketing commercially manufactured light bulbs.
1906 – General Electric Company patented a method to make tungsten filaments for use in incandescent light bulbs.
1910 – William David Coolidge of General Electric improved the process of manufacture to create the longest lasting tungsten filaments.
1920s – The first frosted light bulb was produced, along with adjustable car headlamps and neon lighting.
1930s – One-time flashbulbs for photography were invented along with the fluorescent tanning lamp.
1940s – “Soft light” incandescent bulbs were produced.
1950s – Quartz glass and halogen light bulbs were produced.
1960s – Robert Biard and Gary Pittman, engineers at Texas Instruments, invented the first infra-red LED light, but it was too small for practical every day use.
1970s – Lighting engineers created a fluorescent bulb made for widespread use.
1980s – New low wattage metal halides were created.
1990s – Long life bulbs and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) debuted.
2000s – LEDs (light-emitting diodes) have become the most energy efficient light bulbs available with the ability to produce the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb in a 10-watt LED bulb.
Type of lamp:
1.Incandescent lamp:
2.Fluorescent lamp:
3.Induction lamp
1.Shenzhen Guogao Lighting Technology Co., Ltd
“Shenzhen Guogao Lighting Technology Co., Ltd.” is a high-tech enterprise of professional development, production and sales of LED Light Sources, LED Driver and LED Lighting products for the integration. We have two subsidiaries, which is Huagao Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd and Huagao Intelligent Control&Power Technology Co., Ltd. Guogao is located in Shenzhen, China and covers an area of 6000sqm. We have more than 300 employees, including 15 engineers and 20 excellent professional technicians and managers. Our workshops are equipped with anti-static and dust-free facilities of international standard, reflow-soldering machines, SMD soldering machines, automatic pin-cutting machines, ASM automatic die bonders, automatic encapsulation equipment, and so on. Our main products are Indoor LED Lighting (such as Bulbs, Spot lights, Down lights, Tubes, Flexible strips, Rigid Bars, etc.). Our High power LED (1W, 3W, COB10W/ 30W/ 50W/ 100W/ 150W/ 200W), LED Drivers for outdoor/indoor lighting. Relying on advanced technology and strict production process, our company achieves a high reputation among clients and guarantees product quality. All of our finished products have passed ISO9001:2000, CE, RoHS and FCC certifications.
2.Comecial Samffir Chile Ltd Shanghai Office
We are Samffir Lighting Electrical Company, a specialized manufacturer and exporter of energy saving lamps in Jiangsu Province, China. In order to give you a general idea about us, we enclosed our details for your reference.
1.Our company information:
Nantong Samffir Lighting Electrical company is a joint venture (Chile-China) manufacturer. As a specialized manufacturer and exporter of energy saving lamps, we meet the needs of all our customers & friends well.
a. Quality system: ISO9002, obtained certificates including CE, GS, EMC, KE-MARK etc, under which, we are able to meet the requirements of UL, FCC, VDE and so on;
b. Service system: we own Just-In-Time(prompt) manufacturing process, superb qualified technical personnel and professional international trade operators;
c. Location: in Jiangsu province, near to Shanghai, China, we take the advantage to set up our good connections with various good sub-suppliers and other manufacturers.
d. Current customers: Samffir Chile office as one of leading wholesaler at local market is also one of our main importer. Our customers spread all over SOUTH AMERICA, EAST EUROPE, HK, TAIWAN, KOREA etc.
e. We have our own famous/reputable brands in South America.(Chile & Ecuador)
2. Product Range ( our leading products including)
Various compact fluorescent lamps, eg: 2U, 3U, 4U, PL tube and spiral type ones, ball type ones etc.
3.Yixing Chenhong Lighting Electric Appliances Co., Ltd.
Yixing Chenhong Lighting Electric Appliances Co., Ltd. was established in 2000. We are one of the leading manufacturers with 3 factories and more than 500 staff members, specializing in Electric Energy Saving Lamps. Our products are exported to the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, and so on. We have more than 50 patents for our Lotus and Flower type energy saving lamps. We have passed ISO9001:2008, CE, UL, KETI and SGS certifications. With good quality products, competitive prices and excellent services, we have won a good reputation among customers at home and abroad. We warmly welcome friends from all walks of life to cooperate with us.
4.Shaoxing haofeng lighting equipments co.,ltd
Shaoxing haofeng lighting equipments co.,ltd was found in year 2010. We are located in Shangyu city Zhejiang Province of China with invested total amount RMB 5million. We are one of the manufacturer specialized in producing many
kinds of energy saving lamp(inclding 2U,3U,spiral,lotus,T2,GU10,G9 energy saving lamp,etc) and electronic ballast etc and developing fast based on local advantage industry.
Based on the goal and tenet of Products shared with consumers, Benefit shared with customers, Friendship shared with friends and Happy shared with all together, we develop and produce high quality products and develop the abroad market to obtain our development. And let all cooperators can share the benefit from our business.
We are now establishing and executing ISO9001 quality system and obtainting CCC, CE, GS, SAA, ROHS,EUP certification. We are hard working to export our products to all over the world,and hoping to make firends with all the customers in the word.
5.Xiamen Deya Gold Star Lighting Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Deya Gold Star Lighting Co., Ltd. , as a member of the national lighting association, was founded in Xiamen city which is the lighting industry base of China in 1997. We are mainly specialized in research and develop the lighting source, the design professional team in Taiwan on the basis of the realization of green environmental protection, energy saving follow emissions reduction goldstar overall upgrade products. Our company have various advanced energy-saving lamps and lanterns products, not only have the leading high-tech technology, but also can provide the best solution for the customer demand. Environmental protection and high performance products include high luminous rate of outdoor energy-saving lighting, non- twinkle of CCFL indoor energy-saving lighting, access to a number of International Patents and Certificate. Our factory with more than 5.000 square meters, has over 180 staffs, 3 technicians and 1 senior engineers, and two product lines, our output 500, 000 Pcs/month, we shall try to lower the cost as to benefit more customers with our rich OEM experience and your help, meanwhile, our factory was certified under ISO9001:2000, and mostly our products passed the CE product safety test. From 2002 we have cooperated with Xiamen C&D, Xiamen Bangder Import & Export Co. Ltd., and many other trade company, has many years trade experiment with foreign countries, such as America, EU, South America, Asia, and so on, we can help you find what you want.
6.Edging Glass Center And Pak Dazzle Lite
Edging glass (pak dazzle lite) is a hi tech company manufacturing energy saving lamps at u type, spiral type and, pl type and 2d type also.
We starts from making tubes and ballasts ourselves, we have the most famous lighting professor as our consultant engineer in tube production, and our electronic engineers is very much experienced in designing special circuits and choosing very reliable electronic components, and also we have high temperature, low temperature and high voltage and low voltage testing, so our lamps are both economical and quality guaranteed.
Products and services we could offer as following:
1, manufacturing energy saving lamps in u, spiral type, pl, and used for family lighting and factory lighting.
2, manufacturing lamps in skd type such as made up glass tube glued with lower plastic cover and upper base welded with ballasts and caps.
3, manufacturing and dealing necessary parts and components for making CFL lamps such as made up tubes, clean glass tubes, stems, tungsten filaments, tri band powder and electronic ballasts and caps and so on.
4, dealing materials for sodium and metal halide lamps such as clean glass shell, arc tubes, metal supports, e27 and e40 caps, getters, and so on.
5, dealing parts and materials for making fluorescent lamps.
6, dealing lamp making machinery.
Our success is based on three elements faith, quality and efficiency. We have faith to our customers, suppliers and employees; we test every batch by randomly choice before shipment and we always reply enquiries, deliver goods and solve problem as soon as possible.
7.Korea Ledlighting Co., Ltd
We are the leading and specialized company for all the kinds of Led related Lamps located in Korea.
Our Products are like:
– LED Street Lighting
– LED Solar Lighting
– LED Tunnel Factory Lighting
– LED Down Lighting
– LED Fishing Lighting
– LED Fluorscent Lighting
– LED Bulb Lighting
8.C&R TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
C&R is a registered company in China, and is specialised in LED lights. We provide total solutions of led lighting products with specialization in led T8/T5/T10 tubes, led bulbs/spot lights in various lamp bases, led rope lights, led panel lights, led wallwasher, led flood lights, led down lights, led garden lights, led street lights, etc.
We are committed to timely delivery with reliable supports and services, offering cost-effective products with superior quality through the entire business processes.
Management Concept:
Quality , Responsibility, Innovation
Quality Policy:
Providing high-quality,up-to-date, and competitive products to meet the requirements of our customers.
9.Hebei Daqi Lighting Technology Co., Ltd
Hebei Daqi Lighting Technology Co., Ltd is a high-tech enterprise which focuses on manufacturing of LED application products. We have our own excellent Design Dept., R&D Dept, T&M Dept, Engineering Dept, Manufacture Dept. and International Dept. By now, our solutions have been supplied to more than 100 cities all over the world and got highly praise and reputation. Our registered capital is 17,930,000 USD and annual output is 25,000,000 USD, Company registered capital of 110 million RMB, two production bases respectively in Shijiazhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, and Zhengding Science and Technology Industrial Park, occupies a total area of 100,000 square meters. Our LED lighting products involve LED string light,LED bulb lights,LED spot lights,LED high bay lights .Daqi has passed the ISO9001: 2008 quality management system certification, all products are CE, ROHS, FCC, CQC approval. Strong R & D center could do research according to customer demand and product characteristics. The LED cooling technology engineering laboratory, 24 meters large fully enclosed optical laboratory, ultra-clean laboratory, these facilities provides reliable protection for LED research and development. Meanwhile, the company actively introduces innovative talents, composed with senior optical engineers, allows the company to upgrade and design technologies of products. Corporative R & D team make full use of the advantages of human resources, based on the community to provide high efficiency, good quality, safe and reliable LED lamp. Daqi provides complete solutions for China domestic markets, as well as for overseas countries like Japan & Korea;North America; Latin America; Mainland China; Middle East and more. The company will continue to play to our strengths, excellence, quality products and services, domestic and international market for LED lights steadily.
10.Shenyang Shuangyi Illumination Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd.
Established in 1994, our factory covers an area of 30,000 square meters, more than 600 employees. A professional enterprise engaged in manufacturing lighting BULB, T5 T8 fluorescent lamp with two brands – “Shuangyu” and “Hufei”. Our products include general incandescent bulbs, energy-saving fluorescent lamps, kinds of lamp shells and fluorescent lamp glass tubes. We took the leading status in demonstrating and popularizing safe, modern, highly efficient and energy-saving light sources for environmental protection in the “China’s Green Light Project”.
Our company is located along the beautiful Shenyang Fairy Lake. With NO.102 National Highway to the north, and Jingshen Highway to the south, less than 45km away from Taoxian Airport to the east.
Our enterprise reaches an annual output of 100 million pieces of general incandescent bulbs and 4000 tons of lime glass tubes with advanced equipment and exquisite technology. So, our products sell well in more than 20 provinces and cities in China as well as foreign markets such as Korea, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America.
11.Ningbo Jinhui Energy Saving Lamp Co., Ltd.
Jinhui is a specialized manufacturer and exporter of energy saving lamps. Product innovation, strict quality control and reliable customer service have lead jinhui lighting to be the leader in energy saving lamp industry. Products sell well in america, middle east, southeast asia and europe etc. Jinhui lighting energy saving lamps designed and produced meet the requirements of international standards.
We have strong financial strength and professional export team. Besides, we have strict quality control technicians, developing centre.
12.Dahom Illumination Technology UK., Ltd
One of largest Energy Saving Lamps manufactor in China, with a marketing office in London,UK. We provide CFL and LED lighting products, with top quality and the best service.
13.Jintai Electronic Lighting Co., Ltd
Jintai Electronic Lighting Co., Ltd is a professional manufacturer of energy-saving lamps and LED lamps. We cover an area of 12, 000 square meters, including one finished lamp factory and one tube factory. We staffed 500 workers. We are passing ISO 9001 and 5S quality control system. Our products passed CE and RoHS certificates.
14.Z&M Lighting MFG Co., Ltd.
A Great Company-A Future Of Success
Z&M Lighting MFG Co., Ltd. is one of a professional manufacturers & exporters of quality work lights & LED flashlights with GS/CE/RoHS/TUV Certificates. Our manufacturing, researching & developing and corporate offices are located in Ningbo.
Centrally Located
There is an approximately 22,200 square meters workshop in our company. Our company’s Ningbo manufacture base is an ideal location to serve worldwide clients. From the manufacture base, Z&M products can be delivered to two modern international ports-Shanghai Port and Ningbo Port within a few hours.
A Master Of Manufacturing
With modern manufacturing facilities and practiced employees, Z&M can produce thousands upon thousands of lighting products each day. Z&M employees devoted themselves to continuous improvement and exceptional product quality. Furthermore, our company’s new assembly line facilities, automatic injection molding machines, as well as quality and safety testing stations have helped to control product manufacturing costs and improve overall quality.
15.hefei Light Industrial Products,Arts&Crafts,I / E Co.Ltd
We established in 1981, and have 20years experiences of export, we supply electronics products, such as lamps, bulbs, tubes.
16.DEL Lighting Co.,ltd.
Our factory estabilished in 1995 and located in Shangyu, Zhejiang Province. One of the leading manufacturers specialized in manufactureing and marketing lamps.
As a Manufacturer, we are engaged in developping, producing, and selling complete series of energy saving lamps. Our company is equipped with advanced productiong lines, automatic inspection lines and complete lighting resource instrument, and have increased the capacity to be 600, 000 pcs per month with strict managements and over 200 employees handwork. We always take the quality as the most important thing when doing business.
By now, we have expanded the market fo America, South America, Middle East, Southeast Asia, etc, and enjoy good reputation there.
Incandescent and inefficient halogen light bulbs are being gradually phased out of the market, with energy saving bulbs stepping up to the plate. This new generation of light bulbs shine brighter, last longer, and reduce the amount of energy that’s required to power them. They’re an efficient everyday solution, lowering your electricity bill and helping you to get more out of a common household item.
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